Author Archives: Jim Hannah

About Jim Hannah

Born in San Diego, Calif., and raised in Troy, OH. Graduated in journalism from Ohio State University. Worked at the Rome Daily American in Italy, the Indianapolis Star and The Associated Press, where I spent 30 years working in Columbus, Dayton and Washington D.C. Currently assistant director of public relations at Wright State University. Married, with three children.

Thomas Traynor named dean of Raj Soin College of Business

Thomas Traynor had served as interim dean of the College of Business since 2017 after serving as associate dean for graduate studies and executive education. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Faculty & Staff, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, MBA, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Economics alumni CareSource managers to give a career talk Nov. 7

Three Wright State economics alumni who work as managers at CareSource will discuss their careers and job roles with students and others at a campus forum. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News |

Gold standard

Wright State’s industrial engineering student chapter wins gold again

The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers student chapter is thriving thanks to enthusiastic student leaders. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News |

Active duty

Alumnus, staffer Kip Wright puts heart and soul into Wright State’s Lake Campus

Kip Wright earned two degrees at Lake Campus, founded its Police Academy, is the campus’ conduct officer and has served as president of the Lake Campus Alumni Network. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Education & Leadership, Faculty & Staff, Faculty Profile, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News, Staff Profile |

Harrowing history

Wright State alumna Stevie Kremer helps reveal survivor’s account of the Holocaust

Stevie Kremer helped Samuel Heider write “Miracle of Miracles,” documenting his Holocaust survival story. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

COLA’s Wright-Patterson careers event draws a big crowd

College of Liberal Arts alumni reflected on working at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during a Career Services event. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Career Services, CLASS, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Worldly wisdom

Grad student Holly-Kristina Averette comes home to Wright State after national, international hopscotching

Holly-Kristina Averette is pursuing her master’s degree in student affairs, works as an administrative assistant in the Office of the President and serves as a President’s Ambassador Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Leadership Studies in Education & Organizations, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile |

Game Night draws a crowd at Dunbar Library

More than 200 students and others attended the annual Game Night, hosted by Wright State University’s Dunbar Library. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Libraries, News |

Wright State makes a splash in opening game of World Series

Nicole Scherzinger, who studied theatre at Wright State, sang the National Anthem, and former Raider Joe Smith pitched the ninth inning for the Houston Astros. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Athletics, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Wright State awarded more than $1 million in Choose Ohio First scholarships

The scholarships are designed to strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEM disciplines by supporting students in innovative academic programs. Continue reading

Posted in Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, News |